Not Sold (Est: £285k - £330k)
1920 Bugatti Type 23
RM Sotheby's • UK • 8 Sept 2014
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Not Sold (Est: £285,000 - £330,000)
1920 Bugatti Type 23
UK • 8 Sept 2014
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1920 Bugatti Type 23, chassis number 981, boasts a well-documented history and matching numbers. It features a mechanical restoration by Phil Reilly & Company, a new racing body, and has participated in events like the Mille Miglia Retrospective and Monterey Historics, making it a thrilling vintage motoring experience.
Condition
8
While the car has been modified, the listing emphasizes its authenticity and the high quality of the restoration work, including the engine rebuild by Phil Reilly & Company and the new racing body by John Buddenbaum. The car's history of participation in prestigious events like the Mille Miglia Retrospective and the Monterey Historics suggests it is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. The listing specifies that the chassis and engine are original and matching, the history is well documented, and it has been maintained to a high standard.
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Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
2775 M 2
1920
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £285k - £330k)
1920 Bugatti Type 23
RM Sotheby's • UK • 8 Sept 2014
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Price Analysis vs Other Type 23s
£193,670
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£193,670
Median Price (Since 2020)
£193,670
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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